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DM, I do not know anyone who does laser, but I do know that both dust and gloss seem to show pretty well, if its gloss, the laser appears to be dust, giving the extra effect, best IMO. I do prefer to do all surface prep, unless you are comfortable doing it and are confident you will not ruin your parts, go ahead, I will still shine it up to a mirror finish before anno.

Laser is only clear/white its actually attacking the anno layer, and if done wrong can cause pitting as it exposes some raw alum (not if done right though)

if I have anodized for you in the past, if you wouldn't mind leaving a little feedback, good or bad on my blog feedback page/section (bottom right corner)

Thanks!!

BTW, if you would like a custom phantom, mention me to Mike at CCI, and I will be able to get you some raw, brand spankin new parts for a totally brand new gun (I will return it to Mike for lasering and assembly so it looks totally stock, except for the anno)

I've been wondering how an acid wash would look with a dust finish. I don't think I've ever seen one. i'm not sure how soon I could afford to get a marker done, but I was thinking of a grey and black acid wash. I was thinking it would look a lot like antiqued pewter.

When you did the ano on the barrel kit, did you plug the backs to keep the bore size accurate? And if so, where did you attach the anode? I've often wondered how that was done.

Yes, I plug them whenever possible - and I don't charge to do it. There is about 1/2'' of thread left exposed to attach it to on most barrels - if not, I wrap the wire around the base where it won't be seen after it's all together.

Accedently ran across your name in CC. It looks like you do some really nice anno. I really like the job you did on post #66(the pump) I have at this time 3 markers that will need anno. I have used Acid and ATMF in the past. I like to spread the work around to the good annodizers. I have 2 Rudy Deans(raw) and sometime in the future I will have An AKA Merlin serial # ML0001 that will need to be done. I really would like you to use your imagination on one of the Rudys. I will leave it up to you on how wild you can get. I love the unusual. I can send pics of the Rudys if you need(just to see what you will be getting into)fatyoda@cox.net
LMK, thanks

Accedently ran across your name in CC. It looks like you do some really nice anno. I really like the job you did on post #66(the pump) I have at this time 3 markers that will need anno. I have used Acid and ATMF in the past. I like to spread the work around to the good annodizers. I have 2 Rudy Deans(raw) and sometime in the future I will have An AKA Merlin serial # ML0001 that will need to be done. I really would like you to use your imagination on one of the Rudys. I will leave it up to you on how wild you can get. I love the unusual. I can send pics of the Rudys if you need(just to see what you will be getting into)fatyoda@cox.net
LMK, thanks

I really like the looks of rudys, was gonna buy one a while back, but bought an RT mag instead. so you like my pump, thats actually one of the only things I have done for myself lately. you have any ideas in mind, of just anything wild and colorful? send me a PM with details.

Hey, “like” me on facebook, as soon as I have 100 likes, I will make a post, whoever comments on the post will go into a drawing for $50 off their next anno job. Will wait 48 hours after posting to do the drawing, so anyone who likes by then and comments on the post will be in. Only 10 “like’s” away, so hurry up.https://www.facebook.com/BazookaBoyCustoms

Hey, “like” me on facebook, as soon as I have 100 likes, I will make a post, whoever comments on the post will go into a drawing for $50 off their next anno job. Will wait 48 hours after posting to do the drawing, so anyone who likes by then and comments on the post will be in. Only 10 “like’s” away, so hurry up.https://www.facebook.com/BazookaBoyCustoms